#1 Body Weight
Ketogenic Diets → Body Weight
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 84
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 5 estudios
Explore evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Last updated: 29 de agosto de 2026
Key takeaway
Diet and Nutrition has evidence across 10 diabetes-related outcomes, with strongest support for Body Weight, HbA1c and Insulin Resistance.
Evidence status
Moderate ResearchEvidence Strength: 60/100
Related Evidence Topics
Evidence Intelligence™
Every evidence topic is generated from structured relationships across diabetes research, including topics, interventions, outcomes, and individual studies.
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Evidence relationships
1,048
Studies reviewed
23
Outcomes evaluated
Strongest evidence area
Body Weight
Top Interventions
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| Rank | Outcome group | EvidenceScore™ | ImpactScore™ | Consistency | Studies | Effectiveness | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Body Weight | 84/100Strong | 100/100Very Positive | 100/100consistent | 5 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #2 | HbA1c | 83/100Strong | 80/100Positive | 80/100consistent | 5 | moderate_positive | Explore evidence |
| #3 | Insulin Resistance | 82/100Strong | 80/100Positive | 83/100consistent | 6 | moderate_positive | Explore evidence |
| #4 | Body Composition | 81/100Strong | 84/100Positive | 83/100consistent | 6 | moderate_positive | Explore evidence |
| #5 | Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers | Strong | 75/100Positive | 67/100generally_consistent | 4 | moderate_positive | Explore evidence |
| #6 | Fasting Glucose | Strong | 88/100Very Positive | 75/100consistent | 4 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #7 | Cardiovascular Outcomes | Strong | 67/100Slightly Positive | 35/100mixed | 3 | weak_positive | Explore evidence |
| #8 | HbA1c | Strong | 100/100Very Positive | 100/100consistent | 3 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #9 | Blood Pressure | Strong | 83/100Positive | 67/100generally_consistent | 3 | moderate_positive | Explore evidence |
| #10 | Quality of Life Outcomes | 79/100Strong | 100/100Very Positive | 100/100consistent | 3 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
#2 HbA1c
Ketogenic Diets → HbA1c
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 83
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 80
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 80
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 5 estudios
Explore evidence#3 Insulin Resistance
Ketogenic Diets → Insulin Resistance
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 82
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 80
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 83
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
Explore evidence#4 Body Composition
Ketogenic Diets → Body Composition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 81
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 84
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 83
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
Explore evidence#5 Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Ketogenic Diets → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 67
- generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
Explore evidence#6 Fasting Glucose
Ketogenic Diets → Fasting Glucose
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 88
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 75
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
Explore evidence#7 Cardiovascular Outcomes
Glycemic Control Treatments → Cardiovascular Outcomes
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Explore evidence#8 HbA1c
Glycemic Control Treatments → HbA1c
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Explore evidence#9 Blood Pressure
Ketogenic Diets → Blood Pressure
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 83
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 67
- generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Explore evidence#10 Quality of Life Outcomes
Ketogenic Diets → Quality of Life Outcomes
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 79
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Explore evidencePractical Questions
Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
Which outcomes have the strongest evidence for Diet and Nutrition?
evidence strengthStrong Evidence
Body weight and HbA1c have the strongest available evidence signals for Diet and Nutrition.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 8 studies
- 2
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 22 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 25 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
What outcomes does Diet and Nutrition appear to affect most often?
most studiedEmerging Evidence
Body weight, HbA1c, and Glucose iAUC (OGTT) are among the most studied areas in relation to Diet and Nutrition.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 37 studies
- 2
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 64 studies
- 3
Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 15 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 88 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Where are results mixed or inconsistent for Diet and Nutrition?
consistency issuesModerate Evidence
Results are mixed or unclear for Body fat mass, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and HbA1c in relation to Diet and Nutrition.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The evidence includes both beneficial and harmful or worsening results.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 8 studies
- 2
Diabetes medication use change
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies
- 3
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 4 studies
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Which outcomes need more research for Diet and Nutrition?
research gapsEmerging Evidence
Insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and Blood glucose need more research in relation to Diet and Nutrition.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Insulin resistance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 2
lipid profiles
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 3
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 56.1 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 2 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
How does Body weight compare with HbA1c for Diet and Nutrition?
compareStrong Evidence
Body weight and HbA1c have available evidence for Diet and Nutrition, but the comparison requires review of the underlying studies.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 8 studies
- 2
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 16 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 19 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Outcomes Influenced by Diet and Nutrition
Outcomes most commonly studied in relation to diet and nutrition interventions.
HbA1c Reduction
EvidenceScore™ 67/100
Evidence related to lowering or improving HbA1c/A1C in diabetes management.
79 Studies
Weight Loss
EvidenceScore™ 63/100
Evidence related to body weight reduction, BMI improvement, waist circumference, and body composition changes.
115 Studies
Glycemic Control
EvidenceScore™ 61/100
Evidence related to blood glucose control, fasting glucose, postprandial glucose, glucose variability, and time in range.
122 Studies
Treatment Adherence
EvidenceScore™ 60/100
Evidence related to treatment adherence, medication use, physical activity participation, step count, diet intake, fruit and vegetable intake, and self-care behavior adherence.
9 Studies
Inflammatory and Vascular Markers
EvidenceScore™ 59/100
Evidence related to inflammatory, oxidative stress, endothelial, and vascular biomarkers measured in diabetes studies.
30 Studies
Cardiovascular Risk
EvidenceScore™ 50/100
Evidence related to cardiovascular risk, cardiovascular events, ASCVD risk, vascular function, functional capacity, and mortality outcomes in diabetes studies.
3 Studies
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